Canada’s AI minister concludes India visit focused on digital partnerships

Solomon attended the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, where he met with senior Indian government officials and executives from Indian and multinational technology firms to expand commercial collaboration and cross-border investment.

During the visit, Solomon met with India’s Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Australia’s Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy, Andrew Charlton.

The three sides reaffirmed trilateral cooperation under the Australia–Canada–India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership announced at the G20 summit in November 2025.

At the summit, Solomon also held bilateral meetings with political leaders and technology executives to discuss AI-driven economic growth, responsible deployment and investment. He participated in sessions focused on AI safety, inclusion and governance.

The minister addressed the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Council meeting, highlighting Canada’s support for international collaboration on the responsible development and use of AI.

During the visit, Solomon witnessed the signing of two memoranda of understanding between the University of Waterloo and Tata Consultancy Services, and between the university and upGrad.

Officials said eight Canadian universities have recently advanced 11 MOUs with Indian partners to strengthen academic and commercial ties.

Solomon, alongside Canadian High Commissioner Chris Cooter, also hosted a reception at the Canadian High Commission attended by more than 150 business leaders, investors and policymakers from both countries.

“India is one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies,” Solomon said, adding that Canada aims to expand business collaboration and two-way investment while ensuring AI technologies are developed responsibly.

The federal government said the visit was part of broader efforts to deepen partnerships with high-growth economies and position Canada as a global player in AI innovation.